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Bone, Joint and Ligament Problems

Bones can’t move without joints and ligaments. Discuss all bone, joint and ligament alignments in this forum. They include but aren’t limited to osteoporosis, Paget's Disease, Osteogenesis Imperfecta, osteomyelitis, fibrous dysplasia, osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, gout, cervical spondylosis, ankylosing spondylitis, infective arthritis, ligament sprain, tendonitis, and ligament inflammation.

Floppy Toe after Hammer Toe Surgery

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I had Hammer toe surgery 10 days ago on my second third and fourth toes of my right foot.  This morning I had my stitches removed and as usual I was in and out of my Dr.s office in less than 15 minutes.  He took out the stitches, changed the bandage and taped my 3 toes together.  He did not have...

by User avatar CritterStarr

Unknown pain in neck / shoulder / upper arm

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For the past 2 months, I have had pain in said locations. First, it started in my upper arm / shoulder area. It was only in my left arm, a week or 2 later, it was in both arms, then only the right arm. Then the pain stopped for a week or 2 again, then moved to the left side of my neck, and now the...

by User avatar artibaton

Bunions what should I do?

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Hi...I'm 14 years old and I have Bunions on both feet. They don't hurt or anything but my mother says I should get the surgery done now so that they don't get any worse. My mother had bunions and got them removed so I guess this is hereditary. I really want to get the surgery as well because I want...

by User avatar healthfreak1014135

How long does it take prednisone for nephrotic syndrome to work?

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My mom is suffering from nephrotic syndrome caused by diabetes and we’re at the point where she’s hospitalized because of the too excessive swelling. Alongside immediate draining, the doctor has suggested that it might be wise for her to start prednisone immediately to help lower the kidney...

by User avatar Guest

corns removal without surgery

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I am curious is there any there any thing i can do to get my corns removed with out surgery I am very much interested in finding out what to do.

by User avatar ebonyalaya

Cortisone shots to knees side effects

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Quote: I am slowly recovering at home after having had terribly alarming reactions to cortisone shots in my knees. One hour after the bilateral injections, my knees became swollen and my thigh muscles cramped. I have never known such pain. I was administered morphine, dilaudid, valium, oxycodone...

by User avatar jacey in nc146291

Anyone had a bunion operation under only local anesthetic?

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Hey, im going to be having a bunion operation on my left foot in 11 weeks time. I say that i will only do it if i am put to sleep during the procedure. But reading some sites some people only have the leg numbed, i really dont like the idea of being awake during the surgery. Has anybody had this...

by User avatar forbidden96612

What is connective tissue disorder?

I'm a 56 years old female and five years ago I'm diagnosed with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus. As you might know this is a very serious disease called autoimmune and it is about attacking my DNA by my own lymphocytes. I'm using some very strong therapy and most of my previous symptoms are gone now...

by User avatar Guest

Lump under right rib cage

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I have discovered what appears to be a lump under my rib cage, though it could quite easily be my actual rib which is lumpy. I used to smoke, although quit about five months ago, and (with the exception of the odd one or two) I have managed to quit pretty much solidly. It does not hurt when I...

by User avatar coatesieboy10689

knee pain: ligament tightness behind knee, slight knee pain under knee cap.

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So I dislocated my knee in January of this year.  I was given a device that isolates my knee cap and hold it in place.  I wore the device off and on over the year whenever my knee would feel sort of irregular. I worked out routinely to help stregnthen my knee, it helped the pain somewhat, but...

by User avatar keithb2real310466